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EDA Special Meeting Page 3 January 6, 1997 Jim Brimeyer explained the EDA needs to think about what types of questions the Strategic Planning Task Force may ask regarding the EDA's recommendations. 5. Business Park (West) Improvement Estimates -Terry Maurer The preliminary feasibility study for the western area indicates trunk utilities to the west will cost approximately$600,000. Transportation improvements including frontage roads and storm sewer to Waco Street are projected to cost$500,000- $600,000. Utilities estimates do not include laterals, nor do transportation improvements include internal roads between the frontage road and the County road. Terry noted a recommendation has not been made at this time regarding possible closure of the intersection at the County government center with construction of a frontage road. Bryan Adams asked if costs estimates have been done regarding telephone and natural gas. Terry explained these costs are generally borne by the developer. Bryan noted if the city were to become the developer, these costs estimates would become more important. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of the city entering into partnerships with a landowners to develop industrial property, holding assessments and outright land purchases. Paul discussed the phasing concept proposed by staff outlined in his Strategic Planning report dated 12/31/96. It was the consensus that Area 7 be included in Phase II, rather than Phase III as indicated in the report. 6. EDA Discussion • Commissioner Farber felt the city would face significant public opposition in trying .* to develop Area 2 as an industrial site. Pat indicated the property owner south of Area 1 would likely wait to see what the demand was for business park sites before developing his property, depending on the cost of assessments. Commissioner Dwyer stated he would prioritize the sites as 3, 5, 6, 7, 2 and 1. He suggested the area directly north of the Sherburne County Government Center, and north of Highway 10 be considered for industrial development. Paul explained the objective for the next worksession will be to formulate a sample action plan to rezone the recommended areas for industrial development. Consideration should be given to the type of development the city may find acceptable and what an affected landowner may find acceptable. Jim added that each site must be evaluated for appropriate uses. Steve noted the city already has approximately 100 acres of industrially zoned (business park) property in their inventory. Commissioner Duitsman suggested the property north of west Highway 10, east of Custom Motors be considered for industrial zoning. Discussion followed regarding the need for a frontage road and location of an intersection in this area. Jim suggested that each of the sites be evaluated with qualifications indicating what makes them an appropriate site, for presentation to the Strategic Planning Task Force. This will be accomplished at the next EDA Strategic Planning meeting. -- •